This is our first time in the Loire Valley - a very pretty part of the world indeed. We visited two Chateaux. Chenonceau is thought to be the best, and I can see why. The grounds and buildings are immaculate....
With the increase in organic gardening many have been planting their own fruits and veggies. Here are some herb garden ideas that you can do yourself.
Add some variety to your life and dull dishes with spice! These 20 easy to grow spices you can grow and harvest yourself.
When I first learned that there was someone successfully growing spices like ginger, turmeric, cumin and vanilla at home in North Carolina, my mind was honestly blown. I had honestly never considered it could even be possible to grow "exotic" spices like these at home in North America. But Tasha Greer, author of the brand
With the increase in organic gardening many have been planting their own fruits and veggies. Here are some herb garden ideas that you can do yourself.
If you enjoy aromatic cumin in your kitchen why not try growing your own? Learn how to grow cumin for your own fresh, spicy harvest with Gardener's Path.
Learn How to Grow Star Anise and enjoy an unlimited supply of this flavourful Spice from your home garden!
Here is a guest article written by Chris McLaughlin and provided by Fix.com! When beginner gardeners ask me which plants are hardy and forgiving, my answer is always herbs. If a busy gardener asks …
Growing Spices at home is possible! There're 16 spices that you can grow in the garden or in your apartment balcony in pots.
Saffron is a spice that has been used for centuries. and it also grows well in your backyard! Here are some tips on how to grow saffron at home.
When it comes to having a herb garden, there's really nothing more satisfying than picking your very own fresh herbs for that night's dish! These herbs that grow together can be planted in just one pot or directly in your herb garden outdoors for a full, healthy harvest in no time! These herbs not only enjoy each other's company, but also feed off of each other by exchanging important nutrients and therefore, making sure your harvest is plentiful! Herbs that grow together stay together! Herbs That Grow Together A rule of thumb when planting any herb or vegetable together, is
Teach kids about their food Container garden with kids is an easy way to teach them. This pizza garden kit & how to is a tasty way to do it.
Learn how to grow your own cardamom to add spicy, citrusy flavor to pastries, savory dishes, and refreshing beverages. Read more now on Gardener's Path.
If you’re like me, you’re dying to get your hands on some truly fresh herbs. What you wouldn’t give for a few sprigs of refreshing mint in your lemonade! You’ve tried buying “fresh” herbs from stores, but somehow they always go limp and brown after one day in the fridge. How can you up your...
Learn how to grow elderberries for food and medicine, right in your own backyard! Elderberries can be grown from cuttings, starts, or seeds.
A lovely reader sent a package of his homegrown star anise spice. Have you ever used star anise before? Normally, when I buy them at the Asian market, they look like they’ve been picked through – none of the “stars” even resemble stars. Upon opening the bag, there is a dusty, musty smell. Not these. …
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9 Herbs that want to take over your garden. Whether they reseed themselves or send out runner, these herbs need controlled carefully or they will takeover your garden!
Ever get coriander confused with cumin? Or wonder just what exactly curry powder is made out of? As much for our benefit as for yours, we’ve put together this quick reference guide to all the most common (and some uncommon) herbs and spices! For any herb or spice listed below, click on the name to read the full description. We’ll continue adding to this list as we cover more of the seasonings we use in our cooking.
If you enjoy aromatic cumin in your kitchen why not try growing your own? Learn how to grow cumin for your own fresh, spicy harvest with Gardener's Path.
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25 Immune Boosting Herbs and Spices Adding immune boosting herbs and spices to the menu is a great way to support immune function and overall health. We'll share our top choices to use as herbal medicines and in cooking, plus some of my favorites to grow in the garden. Improving gut health is a great way to build a strong immune system. Dandelion or artichoke are also anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory – and perfect for cold and flu season. From a hot cup of ginger tea to a rich soup broth loaded with herbs, it's easy to add some good food that's good for you. Herb or Spice? Generally speaking, the term “herb” refers to the leafy part of plants, whether is it used fresh or dry. “Spices” usually refers to plants where we use the roots, bark, and seeds. That said, you may see a plant called an herb in one place and a spice in another, or even mixed in with the produce. For instance, garlic and onions are spices, but also have medicinal uses. Immune Boosting Herbs and Spices From traditional Chinese medicine to Native American traditions, there are many different plant healing traditions around the world. There are far too many to cover in a single article, but these are some common herbs and spices that may stimulate the immune system. Herbs Purple Coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia and purpurea) Elderberry flowers or berries (Sambucus species) Calendula (Calendula officinalis) Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) Astragalus (Astragalus propinquus) Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Plantain (Plantago species) Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Sage (Salvia officinalis) Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L) Oregano (Origamum vulgare L) Coriander, Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) Spearmint, Peppermint (Mentha spicata, Mentha X piperita) Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Bay leaf (Laurus nobilis) Spices Cinnamon, Ceylon, Cassia, Saigon (Cinnamomum verum, cassia, loureiroi) Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) Turmeric (Curcuma longa L) Cumin, black cumin, black seed (Cuminum cyminum L. Nigella sativa L.) Chili pepper, paprika (Capsicum annuum, Capsicum frutescens) Black Pepper (Piper nigrum L) Garlic (Allium sativum) Onion (Allium cepa) Rule of thumb: Strongly scented and flavored herbs and spices come with strong oils that can add flavor, improve your health and often extend the life of your food. “Must Have” Immune Boosting Herbs for the Garden These are some of my favorite herbs that boost overall immune health and fight viral infections like the common cold and flu. American elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) Elder Elderberry immunity booster products became so popular in recent years that dried elderberries for making syrup were often out of stock. Thankfully, along with the increasing interest came an increase in growers, and more nurseries selling elderberry plants. European elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is native to Europe, and American elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is native to North America. Both have similar medicinal properties. We put in our elderberry patch a few years ago, and now have enough berries for our use and to share with friends and family. The plants provide elderflowers, too, which are also medicinal. (Learn more about growing your own elderberry bushes here.) Harvest elderflowers on a dry sunny day, selecting flowers in good condition with a fresh fragrance. Clip the entire flower head for drying, then strip the dried blossoms off the stems with a fork. To make elderflower tea, use one heaping teaspoon of dried elderflowers per cupful of boiling water. Cover and infuse for three to five minutes, and then strain and drink hot. Elderflower is one of the best herbs to break a fever and encourage sweating. Combine with yarrow and mint in the early stages of a cold or flu. Elderberries may reduce the length and severity of colds and flu. Elderberry glycerite and syrup are excellent for coughs, too. You can learn how to make elderberry syrup from fresh or dried elderberries here. Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) Echinacea Echinacea is another well known immune boosting herb, though study results are mixed on its effectiveness. One study found that it reduced the odds of developing a cold by 58% and cold duration by 1-4 days. Another study found no difference between the plant and a placebo. I suspect like any herb, it's more than the sum of its parts, and the whole herb works different than isolated compounds. Herb quality is also important. Earthley Immune-biotic tincture includes elder flower, astragalus root, echinacea root, calendula, and dandelion root. I give it out as gifts to friends and family. Order Immune-Biotic Here. Echinacea is easy to grow, though it will take some time before the roots are large enough to harvest. The entire plant is used medicinally. Coneflower leaves and flowers work best for tea, while roots work better for tincture. The above ground parts have more polysaccharides, which are immunostimulant. The roots are high in volatile oils. Those sensitive to the daisy family should avoid echinacea. Chocolate mint (Mentha × piperita f. citrata ‘Chocolate‘) Mint Mint is naturally cooling and soothing. It's my favorite herb for upset stomach, but also works well for fevers and congestion. Mild flavored mint tea is safe for both adults and children. Try mint in herbal gelatin for those who don't like tea. Mint can help open airways and act as an expectorant to clear out phlegm. It's also antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. Enjoy mint tea hot or warm, breathing in the vapors. Mint essential oil is also popular for diffusing to open up airways. Mint is an aggressive grower, and may try to take over your garden beds. I plant it where I can mow around the plants to keep them in check, or keep them in a container. Common Sage (Salvia Officinalis) Sage Sage is antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, and antimicrobial. It prefers sunny, well drained soil – we have a plant that's taken over a corner of the greenhouse. Try a sage tea gargle for sore throats, or sip on the tea at the first sign of symptoms. Sage is also a safe herb to feed to poultry to improve their immune health. Best Cold and Flu Tea Recipe 2 teaspoons sage juice of one lemon (or one teaspoon lemon balm herb) Pinch cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey To prepare the tea, pour one cup boiling hot water over sage and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Strain out herbs, add remaining ingredients, and drink hot. Read “Sage Benefits for Home, Health & Personal Care” for growing tips and recipes. Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) Boneset Eupatorium perfoliatum is a perennial plant indigenous to North America. You may be able to find it in the wild on the edge of marshes or ponds, or you can try cultivating it in rain gardens. What captured my attention about this plant was a story I read in “Edible & Medicinal Wild Plants of the Midwest. The author shared how boneset was used to cure a kind of influenza called “breakbone fever” back in the early 1800s. “Breakbone fever” was a viral illness that made the muscles, bones, and joints of those afflicted hurt so badly they felt as if they were breaking. When treated with Eupatorium perfoliatum, they felt as though their bones had “set” or healed. Boneset stimulates white blood cells to fight viral and bacterial infections. This is similar to the action of echinacea, but the two paired together are stronger than each used separately. We were hit with some illness that matched this description back in October, and I wish I had known about boneset then. By this time next year we should have our own supply. The Holistic Herbal recommends a tea with 2 parts boneset and one part each elder flower and peppermint for influenza. More Home Remedies for Cold and Flu Season Treat and prevent cold & flu naturally. Visit Our Tea Store
INSIDE: This article is all about using common kitchen cooking spices that have medicinal and therapeutic qualities! These can be made into home remedies for common ailments such as cold and flu issues, headaches, and others. Find out how to use the herbs and spices you already have right in your ki
Use the kitchen spices that have amazing properties to enhance our overall immune system, boost weight loss, improve skin health, improves digestion, and is also rich in anti-oxidants. Here are amazing ways to use different spices to heal your body. Cold & Cough = Pepper Make pepper tea that provides a number of other health …
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Chervil is parsley’s more sophisticated cousin, and its unique flavor deserves a more prominent place in the kitchen. Learn how to grow this fine herb now.
You're no doubt familiar with allspice, but have you ever heard of allspice pimenta? The spice allspice is a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, juniper, and clove essence of berries. Allspice pimenta comes from the dried, green berries of Pimenta dioica. Indigenous to the Caribbean, allspice pimenta was used to preserve meats during the 17th century. So what exactly IS allspice pimenta then? Though not a mixture of the spices from the actual allspice, allspice pimenta is its own flavor that is derived from the dried berries of the medium sized myrtle tree. But can you actuall grow allspice pimenta in
Drying fresh herbs will allow you to enjoy them longer. Learn all about how to do it, with step-by-step instructions for 6 different methods.
Spice Rack Ideas - Well arranged kitchen eases the cooking activities. For some people cooking is really fun, indeed some of them make it as their hobby or things to do to release their stress. But cooking in a mess it quiet a thing! Tidy kitchen arrangement will really help you to make fun daily cooking activities. One of the thing that should be well organized is the spice organization. Those spices is really hard to be differentiated if you're not really familiar with it, by having good organization, it will really help a lot! In this article we will give you some ideas in how organizing the spice in the rack and also maximizing the minimum space in your kitchen for your spices rack organization. Here it is! Hope it'll help! spice rack ideas | spice rack organization | spice rack ideas diy | spice rack diy | spice rack ideas dollar stores | Savory Spicerack | AllSpice Spice Rack | Spicerack Kitchens | #diy #organization #ideas #rotating #cabinet #wall #countertop #ikea #repurposed #pullout #abovestove #hanging #drawer #spinning #door #vintage
The care of saffron crocus is no more difficult than that of any other type of bulb. In fact, it can even be grown indoors. Container-grown saffron is easy. Read this article to learn about their indo
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Wonder how to grow coriander in your garden? Growing coriander is not difficult and the aroma will keep bugs away in the garden and will flavor your meals deliciously.
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Growing chili pepper plants is similar to growing bell peppers. This spicy member of the pepper family has gained worldwide popularity for the pungent sensations it infuses into the foods we love to e
Lemongrass is a fabulous addition to your recipes and surprisingly easy to grow! You can even propagate it from cuttings. Learn how to grow and use lemongrass at your home.
As gardeners, we have to be honest... There is nothing quite as wonderful as a veggie garden. Sure, flowering plants smell nice, but can you eat your
Learn how to grow wasabi in containers. Real fresh wasabi is a rare culinary treat that most people have never tried unless they grow it directly.
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Here is a guest article written by Chris McLaughlin and provided by Fix.com! When beginner gardeners ask me which plants are hardy and forgiving, my answer is always herbs. If a busy gardener asks …
Teach kids about their food Container garden with kids is an easy way to teach them. This pizza garden kit & how to is a tasty way to do it.
